Judging by some recent conversations on our facebook page and twitter, we thought it might be worth mentioning our book drop box locator again. On june 14, 1976 the municipality passed a bylaw to officially create the coquitlam public library under the provincial library act. We welcome all donations as they help us to engage our diverse community through creativity, discovery and. Little free libraries are community book exchanges that allow people to freely exchange or donate books in the spirit of community sharing. As the busiest library in british columbia, were not only a cornerstone for vancouvers neighbourhoods we connect people to each other and a world of information and literacy. Donations are essential and help fund the many vital programs, services and spaces at the library. A portion of every book purchase from books4school is donated to the little free library organization. The coquitlam public library is willing to forgive and forget, but its a. Annual report 2018 by coquitlam public library issuu. The library also accepts monetary donations, either given directly to the library or through the friends of the libraries adoptabook program.
Your donations are sold by the friends of the library at book sales throughout the year. Sustainability need to find a book drop box near you. Burnaby public library accepts donations of books and other library materials. Coquitlam centre cancelled until further notice due to the evolving situation surrounding covid19, we, unfortunately, will be canceling all planned public events until further notice. Donations are accepted in person at the information desk of your local burnaby public library branch. The library added two databases road to ielts and my canada to help newcomers improve their english skills and learn about canada coquitlam public library annual report 2018 5. Our mission is to connect its diverse community to creativity, discovery and knowledge. Coquitlam public library is expanding the route and purpose of its book bus, changing the name to library link, hooking it up to wifi and sending it to more neighborhoods when work on it is. Coquitlam foundation now accepting grant and bursary. There are many ways to support the library you love. How to download ebooks from your local library cnet. Friends of the libraries adoptabook program donation forms are available in all library agencies and online. Coquitlam public library accepts donations of recently published books and audiovisual materials.
If youve got books that you need to get rid of, dont throw them away. Port coquitlam has several new little libraries, as a special project between the. Western sky books sells new and used books and hosts literary events in port. The new book bus will feature over 3000 library books, publications and resources, and will be fully. The library was first established within centennial secondary school in 1969. With the overdrive media console, you can borrow library ebooks and audio books, downloading them onto your computer or mobile device. The local donation program of the international book project is always looking to expand and provide literacy to those in need. Book donation programs libguides at american library. The coquitlam foundation 125 legacy fund coquitlam. The new book bus will feature over 3000 library books, publications and resources, and will be fully wheelchair accessible. Coquitlam public library board charity profile donate. Big brothers big sisters of victoria call 250 3857226 to schedule a victoria. Poco building supplies was a proud sponsor of this initiative and donated. Throughout the year, the kings county library accepts donations of books, cds, dvds at every branch library location.
Donated items are subject to the same selection and withdrawal criteria applied to purchased items. You can support your library and help us to promote literacy, a love of reading, and the exploration of ideas. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Donate westbank libraries are always grateful for the generous contributions of this community. Items collected, includes books, ebooks and eaudiobooks, music, movies, video. Coquitlam borders burnaby and port moody to the west, new westminster to the southwest, and port coquitlam to the southeast. Due to space limitations, central library is unable to accept donations of more than 10 boxes. Your donation will help us continue to provide library service to neighbourhoods throughout coquitlam. Like to donate, the following locations would be happy to hear from you. Savers value village accepts donations of used goods on behalf of nonprofits, and purchases those goods from the nonprofit, providing them with unrestricted revenue. While we regret having to cancel these activities, we are committed. Camosun college, alan batey library media centre, 3100 foul bay rd, 2503823714 university of victoria, mcpherson library, 2507218244. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities for adults. Do you have a library card, but dont have a password.
Your local library can provide acceptable donation guidelines. Donations are accepted at central library year round. Volunteer, join a local friends chapter, donate materials or make a financial donation. If you have an organization and would like to be considered for a local book donation please fill out our local donations application. Learn the ways that you can donate to port moody public library. Include a note that the donation is for the the coquitlam foundation 125 legacy fund. Coquitlam library friends make good use of literacyfund grant. The library and the friends of the library appreciate donations of materials. We accept only items in excellent condition no loose bindings, marked pages or water damage and of current interest. For two decades now, the coquitlam foundation has fulfilled its philanthropic mandate by distributing monies from foundationdirected and donoradvised funds to eligible community organizations and individuals. We will continue to assess the situation and will reinstate public events once its been deemed safe to do so by local health authorities. Big brothers big sisters of vancouver call 604 5262447 or email to schedule a vancouver donation pickup. Little free libraries are free neighbourhood book exchanges where anyone can.
A public library board was established in january 1977 and the library moved out of centennial school and into two branches, ridgeway and cottonwood, in 1978. Support your librarys daily operations, programs and services. These contributions will be used for library materials, programming or equipment. You can buy or donate items and materials like books, cds, dvds and even vinyl records. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. Some highlights include support for the library link and an esl tutor training program for community volunteers. Most public libraries in the united states accept gift books with the proviso that the library is free to decide whether to keep the book in the librarys collection, put it in a book sale to raise funds for the library, or discard it. Developmental disabilities association of british columbia call 180065431 or email. On december 16, 1976, the municipality passed a bylaw to officially create the coquitlam public. Little free libraries reinstalled the foothills at burke mountain. Victoria salvation army, 525 johnson st, 2503843755 times colonist book drive.
Public libraries accept donations, either to add to the library collection or to sell for profit. Drop off your preread books at any of the library branches. For over 100 years vancouver public library has played a key role in our community. The second way you can donate is through our online donation system, which is provided by canada helps, a nonprofit organization. Charities like big brothers, spca thrift store, salvation army, or developmental disabilities will also receive your donations. While the library may not accept every donation offer, special. After all, fines were initiated way back when to ensure books and. These donations may be given as outright gifts or in honor or memory of someone. I believe theres still a donation bin at the lougheed superstore in coquitlam. Other items may be sold in the friends of the librarys booksale. Book donations district of columbia public library. Coquitlam public library coquitlam, british columbia.
Book donations fort vancouver regional library foundation. Current events random article donate to wikipedia wikipedia store. If you have unique materials of local interest that are not in the black studies center or washingtoniana special collections, and you would like to speak with a librarian about donating such items to the library, please contact collections services at 2027271117. Coquitlam public library is expanding the route and purpose of its book bus, changing the name to library link, hooking it up to wifi and. By collecting and redistributing used books, they support. The library does not accept donations of used books or media. We accept items of popular interest that are in excellent.
New items or items in excellent condition may be considered for inclusion in the library collection. If you would like a letter of acknowledgement for your donation of materials, either for yourself or on behalf of another, please complete a gift form and include it with your donation. As port coquitlams oldest running business, we helped build this community. It also means a larger charitable tax receipt for you. You can help support the library even more by making a cash donation. To be eligible for a tax receipt, new book donations are first evaluated by collections services staff and must have the original sales receipt. Friends of the public library accepts gently used books for fundraising book sales. You might also consider donating to a prison, retirement home, or public school library. Coquitlam public library is a public library that serves coquitlam, british columbia. Your security or mutual fund donation means a larger donation for the charities you support.
Proceeds from book sales supports library programs and. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. Books are sold online to help raise funds for awesome nonprofit literacy organizations changing the world through teaching kids, supporting families, building schools and filling libraries. Securely shred your confidential documents with bonded professionals. Little free library has partnered with interstate books4school to make lowcost books available to little library stewards, patrons, and friends. Books and magazines not added to our collection are sold in our book sales. The library has been raising money to replace the book bus after a fire destroyed the original bus in 2014. Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. Discover books places and maintains book collection bins in communities across british columbia.
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